David Climber of the Tennessean writes that Cuonzo Martin might be feeling the "Dooley Effect." That's a term he came up with to describe Derek Dooley (former Vol football coach) fired for "mediocrity."

After a tough loss to the Missouri Tigers, the Vols' overall record dropped to 15-10, and the speculation about his replacement went up. More than 11,000 fans had signed an online petition asking UT to rehire former head coach Bruce Pearl.

News broke Tuesday afternoon that Cuonzo Martin would be leaving UT for University of California at Berkeley.

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 21: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers calls out in the first half while taking on the Massachusetts Minutemen in the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 21, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Streeter Lecka Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on against the Xavier Musketeers during the game at Cintas Center on November 12, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Xavier won 67-63. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Joe Robbins Getty Images

GAINESVILLE, FL - JANUARY 25: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers walks the baseline during the first half against the Florida Gators at Stephen C. O'Connell Center on January 25, 2014 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Scott Iskowitz/Getty Images) Scott Iskowitz Getty Images

KNOXVILLE, TN - JANUARY 21: Tennessee Volunteers head coach Cuonzo Martin is seen wearing a shirt in support of women's basketball coach Pat Summitt during the game against the Connecticut Huskies at Thompson-Boling Arena on January 21, 2012 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee defeated Connecticut 60-57. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Joe Robbins Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 09: Head coach Cuonzo Martin reacts during the game against the Mississippi Rebels during the quarterfinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at the New Orleans Arena on March 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Chris Graythen Getty Images

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 14: Cuonzo Martin the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers gives instructions to his team during the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Andy Lyons Getty Images

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 14: Cuonzo Martin the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers gives instructions to his team during the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Andy Lyons Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts from the bench in the second half against the Mercer Bears during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 23, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Streeter Lecka Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers hugs Josh Richardson #1 late in the game against the Mercer Bears during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 23, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Streeter Lecka Getty Images

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 28: head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers shouts to his team in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during the regional semifinal of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 28, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Andy Lyons Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts from the bench in the second half against the Mercer Bears during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 23, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Streeter Lecka Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers hugs Antonio Barton #2 late in the game against the Mercer Bears during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 23, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Grant Halverson Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts from the bench in the second half against the Mercer Bears during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 23, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Streeter Lecka Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers talks to Antonio Barton #2 in the second half against the Mercer Bears during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 23, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Grant Halverson Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on from the bench in the first half against the Mercer Bears during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 23, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Grant Halverson Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on from the bench in the first half against the Mercer Bears during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 23, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Streeter Lecka Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on from the bench in the first half against the Mercer Bears during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 23, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Grant Halverson Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on from the bench in the first half against the Mercer Bears during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 23, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Streeter Lecka Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on from the bench in the first half against the Mercer Bears during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 23, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Grant Halverson Getty Images

DAYTON, OH - MARCH 19: Head coach Cuonzo Martin speaks with Jordan McRae #52 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Iowa Hawkeyes at UD Arena on March 19, 2014 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Gregory Shamus Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on from the bench in the first half against the Mercer Bears during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PNC Arena on March 23, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Streeter Lecka Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 15: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers directs his team during the semifinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament against the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome on March 15, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Kevin C. Cox Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 15: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers directs his team during the semifinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament against the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome on March 15, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Kevin C. Cox Getty Images

DAYTON, OH - MARCH 19: Head coach Cuonzo Martin speaks with Jordan McRae #52 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Iowa Hawkeyes at UD Arena on March 19, 2014 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Gregory Shamus Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 14: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers converses with Josh Richardson #1 and Antonio Barton #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the quarterfinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Georgia Dome on March 14, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Kevin C. Cox Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 14: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers yells to his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the quarterfinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Georgia Dome on March 14, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Kevin C. Cox Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 15: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Tennessee Volunteers directs his team during the semifinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament against the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome on March 15, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Kevin C. Cox Getty Images

26 MAR 1994: UNIVERSITY OF PURDUE FORWARD CUONZO MARTIN DRIBBLES AROUND A DEFENDER DURING THE BOILERMAKERS 69-60 LOSS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF DUKE BLUE DEVILS AT CAMERON ARENA IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger/ALLSPORT Doug Pensinger Getty Images